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Armenian Genocide survivor dies in U.S. at the age of 104

 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)- A 104-year-old Milwaukee photographer who survived the Armenian genocide, shot photos of President Franklin Roosevelt and saw Babe Ruth play at Yankee Stadium has died.  B. Artin Haig died Monday of natural causes ...
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European Parliament to host conference on Armenophobia: Artsakh Ombudsman among speakers

 (Armenpress)-  Conference entitled “Armenophobia: Historical and Present-Day Resurgence” will be held in the European Parliament on March 6. The conference has been organized by the initiative of the European Armenian Federation for ...
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Michael Aram Donates Proceeds from ‘Apricot Tree of Life’ Sales to ANCA-WR

 Michael Aram with his “Apricot Tree of Life” sculpture GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region announced that renowned Armenian-American sculptor Michael Aram is generously donating proceeds from sales of his ...
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Swiss Fededral Court rejects opposition to Armenia Genocide memorial

 Switzerland’s highest court has rejected the opposition raised by several Genevans to a recently-unveiled monument commemorating the Armenian genocide in the city, SWI swissinfo.ch  reports. The decision published by the Federal ...
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Armenian American philanthropist Louise Manoogian Simone Passes Away At 85

 Louise Manoogian Simone Louise Manoogian Simone passed away at the age of 85 on February 18, 2019. She dedicated her life to civic leadership, philanthropy, and was first and foremost passionate about the promotion of Armenian culture and ...
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Aurora Forum organizers thank Goodwill Ambassadors, call on global Armenians to engage

 Founders and organizers of the inaugural Aurora Forum have expressed deepest gratitude to 100 Goodwill Ambassadors who joined to support the initiative. “The Aurora Forum is based on our belief that global Armenians and all global citizens ...
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Israeli Defense Company Aeronautics Signs $13 Million Drone Deal With Azerbaijan

 (The Jerusalem Post)- Two weeks after its export licenses were reinstated, the Israeli defense company Aeronautics has announced that it won a multi-million dollar contract with Azerbaijan. The two-year contract is worth $13 million and will ...
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Sona Armenian becomes oldest woman to climb South America’s highest peak

 (Armenian Hiking Society)- Sona Armenian became the oldest woman to summit Mount Aconcagua at 70 years and a few weeks of age last month. Aconcagua, formed volcanically and standing at 6,962 m, is the highest mountain in South America.  As ...
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Congress puts breaks on pending U.S. arms sales to Turkey

 The US Congress has passed a far-ranging spending bill today that includes two provisions regarding Turkey that are backed by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC). The first ...
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Monument to Armenian genocide to be erected in Kalamata, Greece

 "Asbarez"-The municipal authorities in the Greek city of Kalamata have approved plans to erect a memorial to Armenian Genocide in the city. Kalamata Mayor Panagiotis Nikas told Armenian community representatives that the monument to be brought from ...
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